Researchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.
Pnoc neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area become active when mice seek rewards. Stimulating these neurons with optogenetics promotes avoidance behaviors. Researchers say ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron NOPR expression is necessary to limit reward-seeking behavior.
Dopamine neurons are activated less than in adults brains when teens are faced with the prospect of a reward, a new study reports.
A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.
Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.
Findings have implications for learning methods and memory consolidation.
New research sheds light on why images of enticing food affect us less when we are full.
Researchers have developed a model of schizophrenia that simulates chemical imbalances associated with memory disturbances.
Optogenetics and brain imaging techniques allow researchers to identify a small cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus that trigger attraction, a new study reports.
Researchers have mapped out a circuit of neurons responsible for motor impairment in Parkinson's disease patients.
A new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues.
Researchers shed light on the role dopamine neurons play in assigning values to transient environmental cues that drive behaviors.
